Wine Basics - Bordeaux Wine !
If you must know something about wine, Bordeaux is the one you just can't skip ! Bordeaux. The name itself conjures up images of old, dusty bottles and decanters. And, while it is the region known for the most ageable, not to mention pricy, red wines of the world, Bordeaux has fallen from the "king of red wine" throne after a few poor vintages, rising prices and more value-driven competitors. However, once a good Bordeaux is tasted, particularly if it’s an old one, you know what the hubbub is all about.Bordeaux is most often separated into two parts –the right bank and the left bank. On the left bank, Cabernet Sauvignon rules, and the Médoc region hugs the west side of the Gironde river. Within the Médoc are the four top communes of (from north to south) St.-Estèphe, Paulliac, St.-Julien and Margaux. These communes make some pretty sought-after red wines. Below the Médoc, following the river as it turns, lies the Graves region. Named as such for its gravelly soils, Graves is home to some top white wine regions like Pessac-Léognan (for dry whites) and the sweet wine regions of Sauternes and Barsac.
The right bank of Bordeaux is where Merlot and Cabernet Franc shine best. Merlot is typically used more in the blends, particularly in the surrounding satellite regions of Bordeaux. The heart of the right bank is the city of St.-Émilion and the wine region that surrounds it. Next door is Pomerol, a small but intense red wine producer. Other areas include Côtes du Bourg & Côtes du Blaye, Fronsac & Canon-Fronsac, and Côtes de Castillon . Bordeaux has other regions that are making wine – some of it great value!
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